My version of a 4x4 nova that will get done!

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Originally Posted by burgo

ste i think you misunderstand mark, or maybe not and ive come up with another idea lol.

i understand he meant that you can have a number of different plates made up which give you certain different geometry set ups. say you want different camber you just bolt in a different plate.

ultimately a lush solution, alot of work involved though

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Exactly that... how all the adjustment is designed on simps, doesn't even have to be a lot of work if you do it right.

Ste is saying he can't work with original dimensions etc though, as it will all be slightly out.

ste, paypal for moneez for a ride please cheif!

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Originally Posted by SR-Rally

Wouldn't that be alot of hasle? when you Want to change geometre you'd have to work out which plate to use etc. Doesn't an adjustable top mount let you change camber and geometre without changing anything, you just re adjust to where ever suits?

I'm probable wrong as still learning :)

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have you ever done four wheel alignment on a car? takes at least an hour and then the adjust-ability can still slip.

each of the plates would be stamped as to what geometry it gives then is a simple case of swapping them which could be made easy and quick if designed right

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Originally Posted by burgo

have you ever done four wheel alignment on a car? takes at least an hour and then the adjust-ability can still slip.

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no I never have.

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Originally Posted by burgo

each of the plates would be stamped as to what geometry it gives then is a simple case of swapping them which could be made easy and quick if designed right

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I see what you mean, just alot of work to begin with but after that should be pretty straight forward to set up / adjust :thumb:

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Originally Posted by SR-Rally

I see what you mean, just alot of work to begin with but after that should be pretty straight forward to set up / adjust :thumb:

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It's not, because you don't measure all the plates, just calculate it, start off with a set size, measure the geometry, rest can be worked out from the lengths of struts etc.

Top weldage!!!

i see what your saying guys but basicly all it will end up in is an adjustable top mount again will it not? difference is to set it up instead of moving it where you want it and locking it off you would have to check it dismantle half the suspension and reasemble and check again ect seems like a pain in the **** in comparison to using these top mounts

pluss fixed mounts are ideal if you can guarentee both sides are exactly symetrical to within half a mm and i cant so to identical plates could give different geometry from side to side even though the plates are exact. hense again the beuty of these you dont set them up so there in the same positions you adjust them untill your geometry is perfect compensates for any design intollerences so to speak

again like i say please dont forget although they look new ect the legs are designed to be in the same places and are only as exact as what the rotten legs were! like i say i know its not the best way to correct it but they are the easiest way on this project to ensure its geometry is bang on and can compensate each wheel individualy for and screw up on the fabbing side of things

the type im looking at do exactly the same as what your talking about but can be adjusted ect as and when and can be adapted to lock using small roll pins once the geometry is set


i agree and if it was a precision designed chassis fabricated on the floor to amazing tollerances then i would defenatly prefer the idea of set plates but please dont be fooled my shell isnt at the end of it its still structured around a 20 year old spanish built nova!

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Originally Posted by Southie

Have you insomnia Ste lol As ever your works outstanding, love it but feel sorry for Claire as she must be lacking some loving lol

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lmao i would rep you southie but it says i need to spread some around before giving it to you again lol

Ste, i think those adjustable plates are perfect.

seen plenty of touring cars with those type.

and mk999 they will never shift an inch as the pressure is all pushing upwards and not sliding left to right if that makes sense.

keep up the great work ste.

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Originally Posted by bmw156

and mk999 they will never shift an inch as the pressure is all pushing upwards and not sliding left to right if that makes sense.

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Until your doing some serious cornering speeds...